Chicago’s great magic lies in its mix: sophisticated yet friendly, and bustling city streets adjacent to sparkling Lake Michigan. Plus, the stunning year-round array of things to do along with its plethora of free activities, make Chicago the perfect destination for any vacation!
In this city where the skyscraper was born, city streets wind through urban canyons, shaped by the world’s leading architects, and carve into diverse neighborhoods – each with its own fascinating flavor. Take a boat cruise or walking tour to see breathtaking architecture. Or catch magnificent views of the city from Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) or the John Hancock Observatory.
Take a stroll beside beautiful art, a monumental fountain, and lovely gardens in Chicago’s awe-inspiring
Millennium Park. Here you will find the famous Cloud Gate sculpture that locals have lovingly dubbed “The Bean,” along with the stunning Pritzker Pavilion.
Chicago’s great magic lies in its mix: sophisticated yet friendly, and bustling city streets adjacent to sparkling Lake Michigan. Plus, the stunning year-round array of things to do along with its plethora of free activities, make Chicago the perfect destination for any vacation!
In this city where the skyscraper was born, city streets wind through urban canyons, shaped by the world’s leading architects, and carve into diverse neighborhoods – each with its own fascinating flavor. Take a boat cruise or walking tour to see breathtaking architecture. Or catch magnificent views of the city from Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) or the John Hancock Observatory.
Take a stroll beside beautiful art, a monumental fountain, and lovely gardens in Chicago’s awe-inspiring Millennium Park. Here you will find the famous Cloud Gate sculpture that locals have lovingly dubbed “The Bean,” along with the stunning Pritzker Pavilion.
Chicago Must-Sees
Inquisitive minds love Chicago’s Museum Campus, a 57-acre lakefront park housing the newly renovated Shedd Aquarium, the artifact-filled Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium (the nation’s first).
On every summer weekend, at least one of Chicago’s dozens of distinctive neighborhoods hosts a bustling street festival. Expect live music, local food and drink, and children’s activities.
Zoom 94 stories for John Hancock Observatory views, tiptoe onto the glass Skydeck 103 floors up Willis Tower, walk Millennium Park to glimpse the Cloud Gate, or take a Chicago Architecture Foundation tour.
In winter, gaze at twinkling holiday lights along Michigan Avenue. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and stroll a bit farther south to see the festive window displays at Macy’s State Street.
Downtown’s busy Theater District boasts five beautiful playhouses hosting a variety of Broadway musicals and plays. Catch award-winning shows at smaller venues, such as Steppenwolf and the Goodman.
